North Star M157593E Owner's Manual

Assembly and Initial Set-Up15Step 4. Battery InstallationInstall a 12-volt battery (Group 22NF) with a minimum 55 amp-hour rating. The engine willrun but the burner will not fire unless a battery is installed.The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed in the protective batterycompartment located near the engine. The inside dimensions of the battery compartment are 11-1/8"L x 7-3/4"W x 10-1/8"H.Follow the steps below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.WARNING: Battery HazardsBatteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and cancause electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery toavoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to anexplosion. ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.GeneralBatterySafety Rules ALWAYS use eye protection and protective clothing when handlingbatteries. NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition. NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or anynon-insulated tools. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water andneutralize with baking soda.Connectingthe batteryAlways connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery compartment.2. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.3. Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.Disconnectingthe batteryAlways disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of thebattery.2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery.3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.